Welcome to The Playroom

We've named our blog after the most joyful room in the house, because that's the feeling which best describes living in a Belong home. We'll be sharing tips, trends and stories from our community that capture the many ways in which we're making long-term renting a new way of life. One where all people Belong.

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An image of two beachfront homes in San Diego with palm trees in the background. Learn more about investing in real estate and rental properties in San Diego.

The Local Investors' Guide to San Diego Real Estate

Is San Diego a good choice for real estate investment? With strong demand, learn more about short-term vs long-term renting for San Diego rental properties

California

Written By Melanie Kershaw

Last Updated Sep 18, 2022

An image of home maintenance on a rental property, with a ladder, paint tin, roller, and paint brushes against a white wall.

How Much Will Maintenance Cost Each Year For My Rental Property?

These rental property maintenance cost estimates can help you plan a budget and financial plan when repair needs arise.

Property Management

Written By Jordan Newsom

Last Updated Sep 18, 2022

An aerial view of a suburban street in California, homes that are covered by Assembly Bill 1482 for rent control.

What Rental Property Owners Need to Know About CA Assembly Bill 1482

Assembly Bill 1482 regulates what Californian homeowners can charge for rent, in municipalities without existing rent-control laws.

California

Written By Afton Brazzoni

Last Updated Sep 15, 2022

A close-up of a leaky faucet - a common rental property repair that landlords need to budget for

7 Common Rental Property Repairs and How Much They'll Cost You

Find out how much to budget for and how to stay cash flow positive when common repairs are needed on your rental home

Property Management

Written By Melanie Kershaw

Last Updated Sep 11, 2022

A piece of paper shows the word "Insurance" above a blue umbrella, next to a laptop. Learn more about insurance for real estate investors.

Insurance 101 for Real Estate Investors

Understand the different kinds of insurance available for real estate investors to best assess which types of coverage are best for your unique circumstances.

Real Estate Investing

Written By Jordan Newsom

Last Updated Sep 6, 2022

A photo of a single-family home with solar panels installed on the roof. Learn more about new tax credits and rebate for energy-efficient upgrades to your home and rental property.

How Homeowners Can Benefit From New US Climate Tax Credits and Rebates

Find out how to benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act's new carbon tax credits and rebates by making your residential or rental home more energy efficient.

Property Management

Written By Sparsh Mehta

Last Updated Sep 6, 2022

A young family take an evening stroll through San Diego on vacation. Learn more about San Diego's new caps and regulations on short-term vacation rentals.

STRO Permit Schedule Announced: San Diego Introduces New Rules and Cap...

Learn more about San Diego's new short-term rental caps and regulations, how to apply for an STRO and profitable alternatives to vacation rental in San Diego

California

Written By Melanie Kershaw

Last Updated Sep 5, 2022

An image depicting bar graphs and charts with a pen taking notes. Learn more about pro forma reports in real estate.

What is Pro Forma in Real Estate?

A real estate pro forma is a financial projection of rental income and expenses, highlighting what a rental property could, should, or would gross in revenue.

Real Estate Investing

Written By Jordan Newsom

Last Updated Sep 5, 2022

Why Belong Was Named a Top Disrupter for Property Management in 2022

Learn why Belong has been ranked in the top 3 most promising consumer startups of 2022, for our work in disrupting the outdated property management model.

Belong

Written By Tyler Infelise

Last Updated Sep 5, 2022

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